Lori Orlinsky

Balloons for Tiger is a wonderful rhyming book that will help children cope with the loss of a pet. The books illustrations are phenomenal, a perfect way to tell the children that their beloved pet will always be with them through their memories.

I loved this book, as I have struggled with the loss of a pet. And as hard as it is for an adult, it is much harder for children to understand why their pets pass away. And this book is written to help them understand that it is okay to talk about their pet, and why they may be confused or sad. There are also coping strategies for parents, and discussion questions for educators which I found helpful. I believe all parents should have this book if your child has a pet that has gone over the rainbow bridge. I give Balloons for Tiger 5 stars hands down!

I would like to thank the author and iRead Book Tours for the review copy in exchange for my honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
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The Adventures of Lefty and Righty: The Windy City is an entertaining children’s book by author Lori Orlinsky. It was fun taking an adventure with Lefty and Righty throughout the city of Chicago. I found myself giggling along the way as they journey in the city to get to the White Sox game on time. They come across other destinations and surprises that I found amusing and delightful. I thought it was a great book to read and learning a little about this windy city and seeing through the eyes of Lefty and Righty.

The Adventures of Lefty and Righty: The Windy City is illustrated by the talented artist, Kenn Vidro. Their pictures perfectly follow along with the story giving a wonderful visual of the words on each page. They are bright and vivid that will hold a younger readers attention all throughout the book.

I am giving The Adventures of Lefty and Righty: The Windy City a very well deserved five plus stars. I highly recommend it for readers who are between the ages of four and nine years old. It would be a great addition for a classroom and local children’s library. I am eagerly awaiting another release from Lori Orlinsky to see what other characters she comes with up next.

I received a hard cover copy of The Adventures of Lefty and Righty: The Windy City from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.… (más)

Even for adults, losing a beloved pet can be traumatic. For children, especially those who have never been without the pet, it can be particularly difficult. Coping with feelings of loss is not something most kids are fully equipt to do. Without a lot of outside resources, author Lori Orlinsky did what most parents wish they could do, she wrote a book to help her children process the loss of their cat Tiger.

The book opens with a family releasing anthropomorphic balloons to the sky laden with messages of love. It follows the delightful characters on their journey across and beyond the world. They see many wondrous sights along the way and interact with fantastical heroes, like Santa and the tooth fairy who help them along the way to their destination, a place in heaven where the loved pets of several families have come to rest, often with balloons and messages of their own.

The rhyming story is one of adventure and discovery encompassing many themes of childhood. The art is vibrant and thrilling, sure to elicit many oohs and ahhs from young ones. Though it is a story of a sad occasion. The tone is never one of sadness but rather the excitement of a new journey.

In the back of the book are study questions that can be used in an educational setting as well as tips for parents to help their own kids deal with grief. It is a wonderful conversation starter and a book kids will be happy to come back to again and again for reassurance.

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5.
I received an advance review copy through IRead Book Tours for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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How can children begin to heal after losing a pet? Balloons for Tiger takes an imaginative look at this tough topic as colorful balloons travel from the hands of children to their beloved cat who has passed on. This book lets children open up their hearts and imaginations for a magical journey to the farthest corners of the world, where they'll meet skydivers, astronauts, superheroes, and everything in between. As they watch the balloons voyage to the other side of the rainbow bridge, they learn to positively process their grief. Balloons for Tiger is a great tool for any child who has experienced the loss of a pet- or any other loved one, too.… (más)